Below are the newest equity crowdfunding raises that started this past week. For additional information, we encourage KingsCrowders to click on the link provided for more details, updates on what companies are raising, and the ideas they are bringing to the marketplace.
Please note, these are not recommendations but are simply meant to inform our readers of new investment opportunities.
We will also keep providing you with more updates on the following deals as they progress. Particularly if we feel they meet our criteria of being worthwhile as potential investments.
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b[x] spaces, with a valuation cap of $22 million, is raising crowdfunding on Republic. b[x] spaces is offering co-working space for the creators. It is addressing the needs of about 4.2 million artists, technologists, builders, and makers to co-work. It has 3 locations in Brooklyn, New York, with 173 workspaces. The company was founded by Rafael Alvarez, Vincent Benedetto, and Alex Golimbu in April 2018. In the current crowdfunding round with a minimum raise of $50,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, the company has already raised $740. b[x] spaces caters to a large untapped market, with a proven business model and exceptional track record. The locations already have a 93% occupancy rate and 65% gross margin. The management team is highly experienced.
Valorous Media is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine, with a post-money valuation of $17 million. The company offers an all-new digital TV subscription service, Valorous TV. The service is based on bold and brave films, stories, and reports of courage and valor. The programmes will feature good people doing good things. Earl Benjamin has been the President and CEO of Valorous Media since January 2017. The current crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $1,000,000, failed to meet the minimum funding level. The company is noble with a mission to tell the stories of the countless sacrifices made by the war heroes. It is meant to change the way people view television into a positive medium.
Market Analyst, with a post-money valuation of $1.4 million, is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine. The company is an aggregator and distributor of market research. It will assemble and sell multiple market research products from thousands of publishers worldwide. The research will be accessible over the cloud and on the mobile devices. Market Analyst was founded by Naqi Jaffery in January 2012. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $107,000, of which $740 have been raised so far. Market Analyst has already signed agreements with 80 market research firms to sell their research and has a growing portfolio of over 150,000 publications on their website.
Cool Supplier, with a valuation cap of $3 million, i s raising crowdfunding on MicroVentures. The company makes sorbet-like squeeze-pops from all natural ingredients, with no artificial colors or ingredients. These frozen treats are tasty and healthy snacks. Cool Supplier was founded by Timmy Grins in 2016. The current round has a minimum raise of $25,000 and a maximum raise of $107,000, of which $1,650 have been raised so far. Cool Supplier has already generated $0.6 million in sales and $0.08 million in net income, year-to-date as of September 2018. The freeze pops are sold at multiple convenience store locations across the US.
Fitpeak is raising crowdfunding on MicroVentures, with a valuation cap of $4 million. Fitpeak is building a marketplace for active professionals so that the clients can search and book sessions instantly. The application will also offer an option to the active professionals to help manage their business and automate payments. It was founded in March 2018 by Dillon Auxier. The current crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $25,000 and a maximum raise of $107,000, has already raised $3,300. The beta version of Fitpeak was launched in November 2018, and more than 200 active professionals have already signed up. Kevin Harrington, the entrepreneur who helps leaders turn their dreams into reality, has been hired as an advisor.
Coterie is raising crowdfunding on NextSeed. Coterie is a modern lounge for the lovers of artisan coffee, wine, and eats. It has full-service food menus including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with craft beverages including coffee, juices, beers, spirits, and wines. The company was founded in March 2017 and Coterie opened its doors to the public in November 2018. The current round of equity crowdfunding has a minimum raise of $50,000 and a maximum raise of $107,000, of which $107,000 have already been raised. The venture is backed by internationally acclaimed barista and roaster, Sean Marshall, and will transform the way Houstonians think about all-day dining, sipping, and cupping.
PANGEA is raising crowdfunding on SeedInvest, with a valuation cap of $2 million. It is a premium swimwear brand for men. The clothing is suitable for the modern day nomads, with exotic prints and tailored fits. The shorts are made of quick-dry Japanese polyester with antique nickel hardware. PANGEA was founded by Nick Bradley and LeDoux Vanveckhoven in 2013. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $25,000 and a maximum raise of $500,000, of which $5,000 have been raised so far. PANGEA generated revenues of $0.28 million through October 2018, which is a 300% increment over the same period in 2017. It has a gross product margin of 88% and has been featured in prominent magazines like GQ and Men’s Health.
VisuWall, with a valuation cap of $5 million, is raising equity crowdfunding on Republic. The company offers the technology that uses storefront windows for eye level traditional and programmatic media. Landlords can list their properties and advertisers can discover them for marketing their products through VisuWall marketplace. VisuWall was founded by Kobi Wu and Kevin Tung in November 2015. The current crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $25,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, has raised $3,250 so far. The company has already raised $0.55 million from investors. The company is targeting an annualized gross revenue of $0.7 million.
Sunset is raising equity crowdfunding on NextSeed. It is Houston’s newest r ooftop bar and has unique views of the downtown skyline and sports stadiums. The bar offers wine, craft beer and a cocktail menu created by a Level 2 Sommelier. Sunset is owned by Dominic Moreau. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $75,000 and a maximum raise of $150,000, of which $48,500 have already been raised. Sunset is planned at an excellent location with an excellent view. It is offering revenue sharing to the investors, which is expected to turn out profitable.
ZENVST, with a valuation cap of $5 million, is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine. ZENVST is being launched as an application that will help people invest their money in cryptocurrency. It is currently in the development stage and has a non-functional prototype. ZENVST was founded by Alexander Beauchamp and Michael Liss in 2017. The present round of crowdfunding has a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $107,000, of which $3,200 has been raised so far. The company soon plans to launch the iOS and Android apps, and it will help everyone be a part of cryptocurrency investing.
Exclusive Foods is raising crowdfunding on StartEngine, with a post-money valuation of $0.25 million. The company is creating exciting and healthy snacks. The first brand has been launched under the name of Fun Frys. The snacks are clean and flavourful. Exclusive Foods was founded by Matthew Thompson in October 2017. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $100,000. The company is developing new product lines for 2019, and the products are all natural, gluten free, low sodium, no MSG, and clean.
BumBee Designs is raising equity crowdfunding on NetCapital, with a post-money valuation of $1.7 million. BumBee Designs has a patented seat design which offers a recreational utility seat system. The seat is designed for multitasking lifestyle at home, office, in the garden or garage. The company was founded by James Douglas Canova. The crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $575,000, of which none has been raised so far. The company has a 3-year business plan in place and is marketing The BumBee Seat through a comprehensive Direct Response Television campaign.
Karr Group of Companies, with a post-money valuation of $23 million, is raising funding on StartEngine. Karr Group is an acclaimed agriculture soil and soil amendment manufacturing company. It has a patented cannabis and agriculture soil enhancement technology, KarrChar, to deliver sustainable agriculture with green profits. The company was founded by Mahesh Talwar in 2013. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $10,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, of which $6,013 have been raised so far. The company manufactures agriculture soil products from wood waste and its products, KarrChar and CannGrow offer increased output and 50% decrease in fertilizer, water, and pesticide consumption.
Curtiss Motorcycles is raising crowdfunding on WeFunder, with a valuation cap of $11.6 million. It is a leading motorcycle brand in the all-electric motorcycle market. The machines of Curtiss are emission-free, sustainable, upgradeable, and infinitely customizable. Curtiss is the Tesla of Motorcycles. Curtiss Motorcycles was founded by H Matthew Chambers in 1991. In the current crowdfunding round, with a minimum raise of $100,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, $144,174 have been rai sed so far. Curtiss has already sold over 1,000 high-end motorcycles to high-net-worth individuals globally. The prototype of the all-electric Zeus concept has been awarded the Most Innovative Prototype. Also, the leaders at Curtiss have more than 30 years of experience in pre-selling, designing, and building high-end motorcycles.
Amnion Life, with a valuation cap of $25 million, is raising equity crowdfunding on WeFunder. The company has designed a patented AmnioBed which is a fluid-filled incubator to mimic the mother’s amniotic fluid for the premature babies. It will help to keep the premature infants healthier and safer. The company was founded by Amir Fassihi in April 2016. The current crowdfunding round has a minimum raise of $200,000 and a maximum raise of $1,070,000, of which $98,300 have been raised so far. It has already raised $1.1 million in two previous seed funding rounds from investors. The prototype was built in April 2018 and is currently in pre-clinical tests. The product will keep the infants healthier, along with reducing the costs associated with preterm infant care.
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